This Monday, September 19, 2022, the focus is on London. After several days of massive goodbyes Isabel II is honored at a state funeral attended by all members of the Windsor family accompanied by more than 2,000 guests. Among them 500 heads of state from different countries of the world with the same aim to pay homage to the long-lived sovereign.
A day that the British royal family has planned down to the last millimeter and on which there is no room for improvisation. In fact, a protocol has even been activated mandating that flights to and from Heathrow, London’s international airport, be suspended for a period of half an hour to avoid aircraft noise and the procession of the Queen’s hearse and the move to Windsor disturb .
Everything is designed in such a way that Isabel II is the only and great protagonist. Farewell to a Queen who made history and whose farewell is expected to be up to standard. However, what the institution could not avoid is the controversy sparked by the presence of three prestigious guests who might even steal some prominence from the late sovereign: the Prince Andrew (62 years old), Megan Markle (41) and Juan Carlos Yo (73).
Photograph of Elizabeth II’s burning bell at the Palace of Westminster. great
That support of the Duke of York, who is said to be the Queen’s favorite son, was out of the question. The controversies he raised, particularly those related to the judiciary for allegedly molesting a woman when she was a minor, caused a major headache for the institution, which was forced to publicly remove him. As a result Andrew who Resigned from his public offices in 2019 when he was related to the pederast Jeffrey EpsteinHe was stripped of all military titles last January. A decision signed by the Queen in an attempt to calm the mood following the notorious international scandal.
In the months that followed, however, Elizabeth attempted to reintroduce her favorite scion into the daily routine of the royal family. For this he did not hesitate to choose him as his companion at the Mass commemorating Philip of Edinburgh. A decision that attracted attention and made headlines.
Prince Andrew (right) with his brothers and other relatives in front of Elizabeth II’s coffin
Prince Andrew has also not gone unnoticed in recent days. During the funeral procession carrying the remains of Queen Elizabeth II in Edinburgh, he was booed by a citizen who shouted “sick old man”. A situation that forced the police authorities to intervene and highlighted the complicated situation of the Duke, who is also, according to polls, the most disrespected member of the entire British royal family.
Just a few points above is Meghan Markle. The woman out Prince Harry (38) is also not very popular in the British Isles. Despite the fact that more than a year has passed since the controversial interview that she offered together with her husband Oprah Winfrey, There are many who will not forgive him for publicly broadcasting such private matters that directly affected Elizabeth II and other members of the royal family accused of racism.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after Mass in Westminster. great
While it’s true that she’s attended several funerals over the past few days, she’s tried to keep her distance from the rest of the family and always stay close to Harry. It’s worth remembering that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not been active members of the monarchy since 2020, when they moved to the United States.
The Spanish case
The presence of Juan Carlos I at the funeral of Isabel II made some headlines, especially in Spain. In fact, the support of Felipe VI’s father. has become a sensitive issue for the Spanish royal family itself and as they have learned THE SPANISHZarzuela wants to avoid at all costs giving options to a photo in which the two kings, father and son, appear together.
[Felipe VI no quiere coincidir con Juan Carlos I en Londres: Zarzuela tratará de evitar la foto]
The four kings in one file image. great
Not only on Monday during the sovereign’s funeral, but also this Sunday, September 18, during the official reception that Carlos III will offer at 7pm at Buckingham Palace.
In fact, as this medium has learned, the team at Philip VI You are “uncomfortable” with the decision you have made. John Charles I and they’re trying to understand, but they’re worried about the impact of the news across all media. Not for nothing, because it is the first time in two years that the four kings – Felipe, Letizia, Juan Carlos and Sofia – meet in a public act. The last time they all posed for the cameras was in January 2020 during Infanta Pilar’s funeral.